Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1928, Andrea Veneracion, Filipina choirmaster (died 2014) was born. In 1976, León de Greiff, Colombian poet and educator (born 1895) passed away. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.